Elena Gileva Elena Gileva

Guide to Glazing Ceramics with Brush-On Pottery Glazes

Brush-on pottery glazes, also known as brush-on ceramic glazes, are precisely what the name implies: glazes applied to ceramic surfaces using brushes or sponges. These glazes are available in a diverse range of colours, textures, and finishes, enabling artists of all levels to express their creativity and personalize their creations effortlessly. Unlike dipping glazes, brush-on glazes offer more control over application and require smaller volumes, making them ideal for detailed work and intricate designs.

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Elena Gileva Elena Gileva

What is a ceramic GLAZE?

Ceramic GLAZE is GLASS!

It might seem too simple, yet, in fact, it is rather complex. Ceramic glazes are combinations of fused materials that create a coating on the surface of ceramic ware. They are responsible for sealing the surface and rendering it watertight, as well as other properties such as color and surface. Ceramic glazes consist of numbers of ingredients, but at their basis lie oxides such as Silicon Dioxide, Aluminum Oxide, a variety of fluxing oxides, as well as colorants and modifiers.

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